CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9704
Iowa · Henry County · 5,366 residents · 10.338 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33lowest short commute in IA#711 US12.0 min#96highest population in IA5,366#256highest high poverty in IA13.5%#288lowest low income in IA$64,139TRACT SHAPE · Henry County, IA
The short version
Census Tract 9704 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $171,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,366
+5%since 2020
from 5,122 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
519 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 495 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,139
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,505 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,055
+21%since 2020
from $25,731 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+9%since 2020
from 0.389 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23%
Information10.3%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Other services2.8%
Public administration1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$171,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $126,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$887
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $759 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(4,122)
Black6%(306)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(449)
Asian1.2%(60)
Other3.6%(185)
Diversity Score42.5%(2,175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(4,289)
Black5.4%(290)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(416)
Asian1.4%(76)
Other5.5%(295)
Diversity Score43.6%(2,341)
Diversity Score
44
+3%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.0 min
−3%since 2020
from 12.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
Female
39.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
Foreign born
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,366 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $64,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $171,000, and the typical rent is about $887 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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